How Do Calcareous Oozes Form

Multiple Choice

How do calcareous oozes form?

A) The particles are precipitated in the water column below the depth of sunlight penetration and then sink to the bottom.
B) The particles settle out from calcite- rich turbidity currents at depths greater than 15,000 feet.
C) The particles are precipitated by bottom- dwelling organisms.
D) The particles are precipitated in warm surface waters and sink to the bottom.